> soon to realize that I need to register with my email just to set up the device on my network If they want to do stupid value-added convenience crap then fin

> soon to realize that I need to register with my email just to set up the device on my network If they want to do stupid value-added convenience crap then fine. But does the speaker work without the account? (No.) There are many possible paths they could take for allowing the device to connect to various services and other devices, and Sonos happened to choose the cheap way. These smart devices should not require a cloud connection just to operate when there are plenty of ways of interfacing with them that are completely local. My Windows computer does not require a Microsoft account to be able to use Spotify or Netflix or whatever. These things can all run independently and be setup through a local connection or a digital display. Why should a speaker?